Biological Laboratory Data

pharmacology, clinical, toxicity, and site of action where known. In some instances, the mode of action of the drug is also given but this is of course a futile section in view of our ignorance on this subject. References are given throughout the discussion of each drug. This handbook is satisfactory for a neophyte in this field; for the physician or for the intensive investigator, the discussion of many drugs is spotty and incomplete. The handbook on fungicides is a condensed version of the compendium on insecticides and as such is less expensive, more readable, and to the point. It is unfortunate that suggested antidotes for each of the compounds listed are not mentioned.